Overview

Monardella macrantha subsp. macrantha 'Marian Sampson' is a plant with a mounding, sub-shrub habit in the genus Monardella, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, evergreen foliage. Monardella macrantha subsp. macrantha 'Marian Sampson' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and pollinator gardens.

About

Monardella macrantha is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name red monardella. It is native to coastal mountain ranges of southern California and Baja California, where it grows in several habitat types, including chaparral, woodlands, and forest.

About the genus

Monardella is a genus of approximately 40 species of annual and perennial plants native to western North America from British Columbia to northwestern Mexico. They are grown for their highly aromatic foliage, which in some species is used for herbal teas. The two-lipped, tubular flowers are formed in terminal clusters and are most usually red, pink, or purple.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Monardella

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Monardella macrantha subsp. macrantha 'Marian Sampson' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Mounding, Sub-shrub

Foliage

Aromatic, Evergreen

Suggested uses

Borders, Rock gardens, Pollinator gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Monardella macrantha subsp. macrantha 'Marian Sampson'

Propagation

Seed, Cuttings, Division

Pest resistance

Deer-resistant

Disease resistance

Powdery mildew-resistant

Frequently asked questions